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Est. $702 - $1551/mo
Based on local HUD estimates
Floor plans
2 Bed • 3 Bed
Total Units
40
Assisted
32
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How Walk Score worksNearby places
Grocery store
Junior's Supermarket 7, about 0.7 miles away
School
Hidalgo Early College H S, about 0.15 miles away
What this means for you
This property includes USDA Section 515. Rent rules can change by unit, so ask the office which program applies to the apartment you want.
USDA Section 515: This is rural housing in a smaller town or rural area. Many tenants pay based on income, but the exact rent can vary by unit and assistance level.
To qualify for these apartments at OLD FORT HWY APTS, your total household income must fit the local Area Median Income (AMI) limits for Hidalgo and the 78557 zip code. The exact rules can vary by program and by household size.
This property includes USDA Section 515. Check the program labels on this page and confirm the exact unit rules with management before you apply.
Local Median (1-Person)
$44,389
Local Median (4-Person)
$63,414
Based on the latest 2024 census data, the figures above show the local median earnings for this area.
HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rent, or SAFMR, is a ZIP-code-based fair market rent estimate. It can help you compare what different bedroom sizes may cost in this area.
| Bedroom | 90% | SAFMR | 110% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $702 | $780 | $858 |
| 1 BR | $702 | $780 | $858 |
| 2 BR | $882 | $980 | $1,078 |
| 3 BR | $1,143 | $1,270 | $1,397 |
| 4 BR | $1,269 | $1,410 | $1,551 |
These values are only a comparison tool. They do not replace the property's actual rent, and they do not guarantee what you will pay unless your program uses SAFMR directly.
2 accessible units reported.
Management Company
J. L. GRAY
Property Owner
OLD FORT LP
For Profit
You must be of qualifying age. Your income must fall within HUD's Area Median Income (AMI) limits for Hidalgo.
This listing shows historically available units. Ask directly if a unit is open today.
If you use a wheelchair or walker, confirm elevator access and doorway widths before submitting a paid application.
Rural Housing Rights:USDA Rural Development properties offer rental assistance and have specific tenant grievance procedures. Read the full guide
Income limits are calculated against the Area Median Income (AMI) for the 78557 zip code. Based on recent Census data, the local median income is $44,389 for a single person, and $63,414 for a four-person household. Your specific income cap depends on the exact subsidy program rules applied by management.
To view how these median figures translate to specific income caps (e.g., 30%, 50%, or 60% AMI limits) for all household sizes, check out the AMI Calculator .
Our eligibility tool automatically cross-references your household size and gross income with the local AMI database for this property to determine your fit.
For 78557, the reported fair market rent amounts are Studio $780 ($702 / $858); 1 BR $780 ($702 / $858); 2 BR $980 ($882 / $1,078); 3 BR $1,270 ($1,143 / $1,397); 4 BR $1,410 ($1,269 / $1,551). These figures are reference points used in housing assistance programs and voucher calculations, but they do not guarantee your lease rent.
| Bedroom | 90% Standard | SAFMR | 110% Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $702 | $780 | $858 |
| 1 BR | $702 | $780 | $858 |
| 2 BR | $882 | $980 | $1,078 |
| 3 BR | $1,143 | $1,270 | $1,397 |
| 4 BR | $1,269 | $1,410 | $1,551 |
The 90%, 100%, and 110% columns show the range around the base SAFMR value for each reported bedroom size. If you are using a voucher or other subsidy, ask management which standard they use for your unit size.
Junior's Supermarket 7 is about 0.7 miles away from Old fort hwy apts.
Hidalgo Early College H S is about 0.15 miles away from Old fort hwy apts.
Old fort hwy apts is part of the USDA Section 515 program, providing affordable housing to low-income households. This program offers income based apartments and low income housing options in hidalgo,.
No. USDA Section 515 housing is open to anyone who meets the income limits for hidalgo,. You do not need to be a farmworker or work in agriculture to qualify for these affordable apartments.
This record reports: 2 Bed • 3 Bed. Availability can change rapidly, so ask management which layouts are currently open and whether any accessible units are available.
Yes, this property reports having 2 dedicated accessible unit(s). However, availability is subject to change. You should still call management to verify the dimensions of the doorways and bathrooms, and ensure an accessible unit is currently open.
This page currently shows 1 vacant unit reported. Even with vacancies, you should still ask whether the unit type you need is immediately available and whether screening or document review could delay move-in.
Use the eligibility checker to see the next step for this listing. Contact details are not shown here, but you can start the process and get your application path from the property page.
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Data Provenance
Sourced from USDA Section 515 Directory. Last updated: Jun 21, 2026.Read our methodology.
